German Defence Force

The Bundeswehr (German for "Federal Defense Force"; listen (help·info)) comprises the unified armed forces of Germany and their civil administration and procurement authorities. The States of Germany are not allowed to maintain armed forces of their own, since the Constitution (since 1919) determines that matters of defense fall into the sole responsibility of the Federal government. The Bundeswehr is divided into a military part (armed forces or... more

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